"With the volume of investigators, and witnesses involved in this case, there are going to be leaks. As we have stated in two prior releases, the public has a right to know what happened in these cases. However, due to the sensitivity of these cases, the release of this information needs to be done in a timely manner. It needs to be released through the courts, and in the best interest of the victims and their families. Knowing there would be leaks, we have asked twice that the media not release any information about the actual investigation no matter where the source or how accurate it is felt the information is.
"This case, as have many, is again being tried in the media before it has a chance to go through court. Trying to investigate this case based on confidential sources, sources close to the investigation and speculation is victimizing these boys and their families again. They need a positive response in their life which they are getting from the public. They do not need 'why' and 'how' questions based on speculation and alleged confidential sources. Information about what happened in these cases needs to be judged by the media and public when it comes from the court. That release will be 'accurate,' and in the best interest of the victims. Book deals, movie rights, talk shows, what ever may come of this situation need to be considered after the case goes through the judicial process.
"I would again request that the media refrain from releasing information, correct, incorrect, or from any source about the facts in this investigation until they are made available through the judicial proceedings. Please do not ask me to respond to this letter or do an interview; it is what it is. I greatly appreciate those news agencies who have cooperated by withholding information in order to respect the victims and their families."
The media needs to STFU.
They really do. Does anyone know when Devlin will be arraigned on charges regarding Shawn?